The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."